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Posts By Will Smith

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Petworth Gets Its Grand Opening

Petworth Gets Its Grand Opening

Will Smith | October 13th 2009

Last week, we attended the grand opening of the Park Place apartment building that sits literally on top of the entrance to the Petworth Metro station... read»

Will a New Service Replace Craigslist as the Preferred Apartment Locator?

Will a New Service Replace Craigslist as the Preferred Apartment Locator?

Will Smith | October 12th 2009

A service has come to Washington, DC to handle the legwork of finding an apartment for you. Urban Igloo will identify apartments that meet your criter... read»

At 4.87%, Mortgage Rates Flirt with Historic Lows

At 4.87%, Mortgage Rates Flirt with Historic Lows

Will Smith | October 8th 2009

Mortgage rates have slipped below 5 percent in recent weeks and are nearing the generational low they reached earlier this year. The average rate on a... read»

Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor: The Right Place at the Wrong Time

Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor: The Right Place at the Wrong Time

Will Smith | October 7th 2009

The corridor in Arlington that runs from Rosslyn to Ballston received some national attention this week in the form of an article in The New York Time... read»

Growth of H Street Continues with New Apartments and Grocery

Growth of H Street Continues with New Apartments and Grocery

Will Smith | October 6th 2009

DCmud is reporting that the construction of a six-story apartment building complete with a ground-floor grocery store is increasingly likely at the no... read»

Home Sellers: Protect Your Valuables Before Hosting an Open House

Home Sellers: Protect Your Valuables Before Hosting an Open House

Will Smith | October 5th 2009

Northern Virginia Association of Realtors has alerted its membership to a number of thefts that have occurred at recent open houses, offering a sober ... read»

This Weekend: Grand Opening of Velocity in Capitol Riverfront

This Weekend: Grand Opening of Velocity in Capitol Riverfront

Will Smith | October 2nd 2009

This weekend the 200-unit Velocity in Capitol Riverfront will hold its grand opening. On both Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th from 11am to 5pm, re... read»

40 New Condos Going to Auction at The Colonnade at Kentlands

40 New Condos Going to Auction at The Colonnade at Kentlands

Will Smith | October 1st 2009

The Colonnade at Kentlands has just announced that 40 of its remaining units will be auctioned off on Saturday, October 24th. The Colonnade is a renta... read»

The DC Condo Market, Part 5: The Top 20 Fastest Selling Condos

The DC Condo Market, Part 5: The Top 20 Fastest Selling Condos

Will Smith | October 1st 2009

In this fifth and final installment of our series on the new condo market in the DC area, we list the top 20 selling condo projects during the first h... read»

Wall Street Journal: DC is the #1 "Youth Magnet" City

Wall Street Journal: DC is the #1 "Youth Magnet" City

Will Smith | September 30th 2009

According to an article published by the Wall Street Journal, DC is tied with Seattle as the most attractive city for single college grads once the re... read»

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